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Isaiah 33:22 asv — For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.

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"For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us. "

— Isaiah 33:22, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 33 — Context

19

Thou shalt not see the fierce people, a people of a deep speech that thou canst not comprehend, of a strange tongue that thou canst not understand.

20

Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tent that shall not be removed, the stakes whereof shall never be plucked up, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.

21

But there Jehovah will be with us in majesty, a place of broad rivers and streams, wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.

22

For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.

23

Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not strengthen the foot of their mast, they could not spread the sail: then was the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame took the prey.

24

And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.

Isaiah 33:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:22 say?
Isaiah 33:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us. ”
Where is Isaiah 33:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 33:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 22.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 33:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 33:22 in?
Isaiah 33:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 33:22?
Isaiah 33:22 reads (ASV): “For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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